A cosa serve il Torvast?
A cosa serve il Torvast?
TORVAST appartiene alla classe di medicinali denominati statine, che regolano i livelli di lipidi (grassi). TORVAST viene utilizzato per ridurre i livelli di lipidi nel sangue, noti come colesterolo e trigliceridi, quando una dieta a basso contenuto di grassi e modifiche negli stili di vita non hanno avuto successo.
Which statin is best for people with diabetes?
- As mentioned, the ADA recommends moderate- and high-intensity statins for people with diabetes. In general, the ADA suggests using a lower potency statin for a person with diabetes only when they can't tolerate a higher dose. Pravastatin (Pravachol) and lovastatin (Altoprev) are two lower-potency options.
Should you take statins if you have diabetes?
- The American Diabetes Association now recommends that all people with diabetes take statins. These medications are designed to reduce the risks that cardiovascular dangers present. Talk with your doctor about which type of statin may be appropriate for you.
Why should diabetics take statin?
- If you have diabetes, you’re at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. This makes it especially important to control other risk factors for cardiovascular problems, such as high cholesterol. Fortunately, there are medications called statins that are effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol.
How much do statins increase blood sugar?
- The study included data from more than 345,400 patients over a period of two years. On average, statins increased fasting plasma glucose in non-diabetic statin users by 7 mg/dL, and in diabetics, statins increased glucose levels by 39 mg/dL.
